Mercedes-Benz Amg Cla 35 4Matic Auto
From 313 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 8 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 4 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 4 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 2 |
| seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type | 1 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1 |
| flexible brake hose excessively damaged, chafed, twisted or stretched | 1 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 48.3% of failures are serious: 48.3% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £85.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 79.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Amg Cla 35 4Matic Autos tested had between 16,412 and 34,171 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,260 median miles, the Amg Cla 35 4Matic Auto has 0.047 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz Amg Cla 35 4Matic Auto MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz Amg Cla 35 4Matic Auto has a 88.2% MOT pass rate based on 313 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz Amg Cla 35 4Matic Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz Amg Cla 35 4Matic Auto is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz Amg Cla 35 4Matic Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz Amg Cla 35 4Matic Auto is 25,260 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,412 and 34,171 miles.
Buying a used Amg Cla 35 4Matic Auto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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